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Football Cliches

A superb footballer name, defenders shooting from 30 yards and throw-in paranoia

Jan 11, 2024
Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker discuss niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Topics include assistant referees refusing to touch the ball, geographical hierarchy of English football, ways to stay entertained during televised games, the anxiety of center-backs to shoot from 30 yards, journalists tweeting goal updates, and throw-in paranoia. They also explore a 90s Irish footballer with a glorious name and the possibility of 'swapped goals' in a 1-1 draw.
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Quick takeaways

  • Defenders shooting from 30 yards and losing possession is an irritating aspect of the game.
  • Journalists tweeting 'goal' during a delayed stream spoils the viewing experience for fans.

Deep dives

Irritation 1: The Vincent Company Effect

The irritation is when defenders in a game stride forward and attempt long-range shots that often end up off-target, leading to a loss of possession.

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